Make every moment count on these 48-hour family escapes
Wild, enchanting backcountry is yours for the weekend. West Virginia’s immersive adventure packages get everybody back to nature. Get ready
Wild days ‘n wild nights: your guide to New River Gorge adventure & nightlife
The New River Gorge in West Virginia is the East’s outdoor adventure central, but the excitement doesn’t stop when the
Meet the folks bringing big adventure to the Cheat River
The 162-mile long Cheat River is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the eastern United States, forming high up
A river guide’s reflections: life on the water
For Matt Knott, owner of River Riders and longtime whitewater rafting guide, Harpers Ferry is synonymous with world-class paddling. “I
Meet the whitewater pioneers of the mighty Cheat River
In West Virginia’s remote Allegheny Mountains, the mighty Cheat River flows north for 162 miles. Whitewater pioneers charted its thrashing
The nation’s most epic whitewater event
Epic whitewater, gear giveaways and plenty of wild whitewater takes around the campfire— welcome to Gauley Fest, the largest paddling
5 reasons to take the Coal River Walhonde Water Trail
If you love a good river float, canoe excursion, or kayak trip, then the Coal River is the place for
Pittsburgh, you’re just a paddle away from these 6 shoreline stops
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Pittsburgh city life, and discover a less-traveled part of the country
The many moods of the Cheat River (and when’s best to ride!)
The Cheat River is one of the longest free-flowing paddling destinations in the east, and northern West Virginia’s premier aquatic
What makes the Gauley River’s Pillow Rock rapid “The Best 10 Seconds in American Whitewater”?
“This is the best 10 seconds in American whitewater,” my raft guide told me the first time I ran the
Paddles? Psh. Ride the whitewater the easy way!
There’s tubing, and then there’s tubing. Inner tubes are great for lazy float trips, but did you know you can
Think tubes mean calm, aimless floating? Think again!
Harpers Ferry is most well-known for its rich history, but it’s also a prime river town. Tucked under the shadow
5 days in the New River Gorge with kids
The New River Gorge isn’t just for adrenaline junkies. It’s a great place for family vacations, too. The New River
6 waterfalls you can paddle over
West Virginia is known for its mountains and world-class whitewater rivers, and when that wild water tumbles over those hills,
Explore Hatfield-McCoy lore & country on the waters
There’s a new way to explore America’s best-known family feud. We’re talking, of course, about the Hatfields and the McCoys.
Hit the West Virginia water— hard
You can take part in just about any watersport that you can think of in the Mountain State. Whether you’re
5 best places to try the fastest-growing watersport
Stand-up paddleboarding– known as SUP– is one of the easiest watersports (or outdoor activities of any kind, for that matter)
Paddling WV’s classic whitewater river
The New River is the classic collection of whitewater runs that built West Virginia’s whitewater rafting industry. It runs all the
Whitewater 101: paddling WV’s world-class rapids
One of the best ways to enjoy West Virginia’s stunning outdoor scenery is with the plain, pure fun of whitewater
The East Coast’s undiscovered whitewater gem
The Cheat River ranks among the best for whitewater paddling in the region. Northeastern West Virginia is chock-full of creeks
Great Gauley! 5 highlights on one of the world’s best stretches of whitewater
West Virginia is undeniably one of the epicenters of whitewater rafting and kayaking in the world, with the Cheat River